Blocking Set #1 is the first of all Kenpo Sets to be learned. It is a very basic set that keeps you in place and using one arm at a time introduces you to some of the blocks of American Kenpo. As you learn these blocks you also learn how to make your blocks flow from one into the next while being introduced to the Kenpo concept called ‘Point of Origin’. At the midpoint you are introduced to moving both arms simultaneously or rather performing two actions at once.

That said it is important to remember that while performing this set on each side that you do not re-cock your arm between blocks. Your next block begins where your previous block ended or rather you perform the block from the point of origin.

The Set

Opening:

Begin in a medative horse stance

Cock both hands at your hips.

Section 1: (Right Side)

Deliver a right upward block.

Deliver a right hammering inward block.

Deliver a right extended outward block.

Deliver a right outward downward block.

Deliver a right rear elbow block.

Deliver a right push-down block.

Chamber your right hand on your hip.

Section 2: (Left Side)

Deliver a left upward block.

Deliver a left hammering inward block.

Deliver a left extended outward block.

Deliver a left downward block.

Deliver a left rear elbow block.

Deliver a left push-down block.

Chamber your left hand on your hip.

Closing:

Cover your right fist with your left hand.

Close your meditative horse stance.

Contains

Right upward block for a left overhead club attack or chop.

Right inward block for a right punch to the body.

Right extended outward block for a left punch to the face.

Right outside downward block for a left kick to the groin

Right back elbow block for a left roundhouse kick to your right kidney.